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Santa Maria's accommodation options are certainly nothing to write home about, but don't worry, lastminute.co.nz lists 2 alternative options, all less than 30 kilometres away.

The closest lastminute.co.nz-listed hotel is the Enjoy Santiago - Hotel del Valle, Chile, which can be found 25 kilometres from the heart of Santa Maria. As an alternative, check out the Inca Hoteles, located in Chile, which is 13 kilometres away.

After you've checked out Santa Maria for a while, be sure to set aside a couple of days to explore Central Chile's other delights. Nature lovers will appreciate Central Chile's mountains and valleys. You should also visit some of the region's churches. Energetic types can also try snowboarding, skiing and mountain biking in this part of Chile.

Santiago is 80 kilometres to the south of Santa Maria and is where you'll find the Palacio de la Moneda and San Cristobal Hill. Santiago hotels are the W Santiago and The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago. 90 kilometres to the west of Santa Maria you can also stay at Vina del Mar, home to the Sheraton Miramar Hotel and Convention center and Domus Mare Luxury Hotel. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Vina del Mar, set aside some time to check out the Casa Mirador de Lukas and Monumento de los Heroes de Iquique.

Get your sporting fix by taking a trip to National Stadium, which is 85 kilometres to the south of Santa Maria. The San Cristobal Tower and the Le Rêve Boutique Hotel are good options if you hope to really get into your sport.

Arturo Merino Benitez Airport is the gateway to Santa Maria. Nearby hotels include the Holiday Inn Santiago - Airport Terminal and the Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport.